Agility Dog Training

And Pit Bull Terriers

Spending time training your Pit Bull can be very

rewarding and fun for you both. It helps build a

stronger bond between dog and owner that is

important for the happiness of both parties. There

are many different types of training that you can

choose to do with your Pit Bull, one such is agility

training.

Agility training is the process of teaching your dog to

successfully navigate an obstacle course. If the

training is successful, your pet should be able to do

it by only listening to and obeying your commands.

During an event, the dogs are timed and to win must

not make any mistakes and must have the fastest

time. It takes a lot of practice for a dog to be

successful at this, but can be quite fun for both

dog and trainer. This activity is especially good for

Pit Bulls because it gives them a good outlet for all

the extra energy they seem to have.

Most experts recommend not starting agility training

until your dog is at least one year old, at least not to

enter in a competition before that age. Many owners

who train their dogs to participate in these events

will purchase their own equipment to have at home,

so that they can begin training the dog at an earlier

age.

Agility training equipment can be quite expensive,

so some trainers prefer to build their own

equipment. Instructions can be found online and in

books that should be available either in your local

library or bookstore. Owners should be careful to

watch the dog for any signs of injury, because

occasionally working on agility training while the

puppy is still growing will put a lot of strain on joints

and bones that are not fully conditioned yet. It is

recommended to have your dog cleared by a

veterinarian before beginning any type of agility

training.

The dog should also understand and obey basic

commands before beginning any other type of

training. Any type of training helps dog and owner to

build a better relationship with each other, allowing

them to work better and better together as time

goes on. You should also work through any behavior

or aggression issues your Pit Bull may have before

considering agility training. The results will be less

satisfactory and take longer to achieve if the dog is

also working through other issues.

Most Pit Bull owners that are serious about their dog

competing in agility competitions will enroll him in a

training class, at least to help teach him the basics,

then work with the dog on their own to enhance

what he has learned. Being in a class will al so help

your dog work on his socialization, which will make

him behave better around other dogs. Pit Bulls tend

to want to fight when around other dogs, especially

those of the same gender.

The most important thing to remember is no matter

what type of training you do with your Pit Bull, you

both should enjoy it. Spending time together will

help build a better bond, leading to a lasting

relationship. Whether you want your dog to compete

or not, the benefits for both you and the dog are

many.

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